A Daily Antidote to Everything Else
Everyone could use a little sunshine in their life right now, so a Wisconsin farmer decided that’s what he was going to do, and planted more than 2 million sunflowers in his fields.
Source: Wisconsin farmer plants sunflower fields to provide a respite during this rough year – CNN
Nice.
The Dreamweaver Foundation has delivered Facebook Portals to 300 seniors in nursing homes in Iowa and Nebraska to connect them with family.
This is a situation where technology really can help. Be it Portal, or GrandPad (used by one of my family members), or something else, staying connected is pretty key.
The research was supported in part by donations from the Ice Bucket Challenge.
Source: New treatment may help slow progression of ALS, research shows
Great to hear that particular meme might be paying off!
A music program started by two high school students is providing much need support to underprivileged youth during the pandemic. They host virtual music lessons with a focus on emotional wellness.
Great idea!
Borda’s solution, for now, is the rented Ford pickup, which made its debut on Friday. Dubbed the “Bandwagon,” it travels New York’s five boroughs each weekend with a sound system, support staff and a handful of musicians in tow. If the people can’t come to Lincoln Center, Borda figured, bring the music to the people.
Source: Unable to open its concert hall, New York Philharmonic brings its music to the streets – CNN
I love this.
Honeybee venom induces cancer cell death in hard to treat triple-negative breast cancer with minimal effect on healthy cells.
Source: Honeybee venom kills breast cancer cells – Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research
Looks legit, and if accurate, very exciting.
Dave Grohl continues to spend the pandemic virtually jamming with fans as the Foo Fighters frontman accepted a drum challenge issued by a 10-year-old British girl.
Source: Dave Grohl Accepts 10-Year-Old Drummer’s Virtual Drum-Off Challenge – Rolling Stone
Pretty cute. Made me smile.
… as birds struggle with the impacts of climate change, anything to help reduce unnecessary deaths is critical. On wind farms, the fix could be as simple as paint.
Source: Painting wind turbine blades black can reduce bird deaths 70% – Fast Company
I love simple solutions.
“I happened to be in the right moment at the right time. I would repeat the same actions over and over if I had to,” Cassabria said.
Source: Amazon Driver Saves Dog From Drowning In Woburn Pool – WBZ
Regardless of how the dog got there (we don’t really know, and mistakes do happen), excellent work by that driver!
After the outbreak of Covid-19 and schools had to close, Chelsea began to send art kits to kids in foster care and homeless shelters to give them something uplifting to do when they’re feeling down. So far, Chelsea and her family have already sent an incredible 1,500 kits.
Source: This 10-year-old Girl Has Sent 1,500 Art Kits to Children in Foster Care and Shelters During Coronavirus Lockdown – Good News Shared
Well done!